Vol 18 Chapter 1 (1/2)
Chapter 1
Book 18 Chapter 01 – The Empress Moves Out Of The Palace
Xiang Shaolong has just passed the city gates when he received Xiao Pan’s imperial edict to enter the palace at once
Xiao Pan is in the inner court discussingofficials After waiting in the Ied to see Xiao Pan
After they got seated, Xiao Pan s Qie? He is our law minister”
Xiang Shaolong replied with a s that Crown Prince specially mentioned this person?”
Xiao Pan plainly replied: “This man has some backbone and is not fearful of authority He even dared to rebut -Autu that they are too harsh and we paid too little heed to the teachings of the sages”
Xiang Shaolong mused: “In this case, Crown Prince should be upset instead Why did you sound pleased when talking about this person?”
Xiao Pan laughed heartily: “Master knows us of every state will issue nes according to changes in society The changes are often abrupt and take place instantly, causing confusion aal issues This is very true We need a uniforer”
Gazing at this soon-to-be-eighteen future Qin shi+ Huang, Xiang Shaolong is filled with respect It is not because he has grasped the i, but that he is open to alternative views and criticism
Xiao Pan whispered: “Initially, I thought he is Lu Buwei’s man but he speaks with the sa the farly As a result, I am confident that he is unafraid of death like Master Ha! This ood with adood Administrative Premier”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned Isn’t Li Si’s drea to end up in smoke? He frantically interrupted: “The Crown Prince must reconsider I think Official Li is a better choice”
Xiao Pan shook his head: “Talking about choices, I think Master is the best choice Have you ever heard Li Si rebutting anyone? In ter Qie He is wise andFroanization, he is reat laws of Qin I can also use his talent to build a lawful country in preparation of uniting the world one day”
Xiang Shaolong is du a country, he would not dare to debate with the man ill unite China
At the end of the day, the Law Minister is still considered a high ranking post and Li Si should be contented
At the same ti Qie speaks like hih opinion of him
Success is no coincidence It is because Xiao Pan is capable of putting talent to good use which gives him the opportunity to conquer the world
Turning happy, Xiao Pan continued in a low voice: “Little Jun has toldabout the far Master could be even better than Bai Qi If Master fields an army in the future, I am sure you will be undefeated”
Xiang Shaolong smiled to himself; this is his worst fear
Since Xiao Pan has this idea already, he will have to act accordingly sooner or later Luckily, it is not an i the topic, he asked: “How did Lu Buwei shi+ft the blame off himself?”
A cold murderous look flashed past Xiao Pan’s eyes He detailed: “He released theoats to be executed, saying they are theIf not for the Black Dragon scheme, I would have su Ao deserves to be killed too Fortunately, he has two capable sons”
He faced Xiang Shaolong and ion been completed?”
Xiang Shaolong explained the details
Xiao Pan sighed: “Thank Heavens that Master has came up with this miraculous solution or I would not kno to counter Lu Buwei Hei! My success today is all owed…”
Xiang Shaolong interrupted: “Don’t say such things Crown Prince has been chosen by Heaven to unite the world As your subordinate, I a my best!”
Deeplyfor a while Finally, he sighed: “Yesterday, Empress moved to Oasis Palace!”
Oasis Palace is situated north of the city as It is considered to be a position that opposes the main palace Since Zhu Ji has moved there without her son, their relationshi+p must be in dire straits
Xiang Shaolong frowned: “Did you have a big fight with her?”
With a wronged expression, Xiao Pan shook his head: “On the contrary I have listened to Master’s instructions and did ht up the topic ofto Oasis Palace, I did my best to make her stay but she was completely oblivious to my pleas I smell a rat too Hei! Actually, it is better that she moved out I need not witness her scandalous acts”
Xiang Shaolong understands that he is referring to Zhu Ji and Lao Ai’s illicit affair He felt funny too By right, Zhu Ji should stay in the palace to maintain her influence over politics and power Why did she choose to leave Xianyang Palace? He had a brainwave and recalled Qin Qing Based on her inforate this strange behaviour
Xiang Shaolong questioned: “Does she partake in the s?”
Xiao Pan sive up her power She may not always be present but insists that every edictwith her is evenissue is the rise of Lao Ai Acting like her spokes discord between Empress and others I wish I can kill him with one stroke”
After a short contehed: “Since this is the case, we should support him and make him the official representative of Empress With his insatiable ambition, he will clash with Lu Buwei sooner or later When that happens, we can sit by the side and enjoy a good show”
Xiao Pan is incensed: “But every time I see him, I am so irritated…”
Xiang Shaolong ss, wewhat others cannot do Ulti up with other crooks The daood with the E him In other’s opinion, he is still Lu Buwei’s ood as creating more trouble for Lu Buwei Crown Prince, I think we should tolerate him for a few more years!”
Xiao Pan realised: “Master is right As long as I aive face to Empress Hei! Before she moved, she insisted that I make Lao Ao a marquis I declined in in their work Ai! I guess I have to comply with her”
Xiang Shaolong co to circumstances Crown Prince can let E Festival, when it is ties, you will promote Lao Ai to be a marquis”
Xiao Pan was perplexed: “It is not so easy Empress even wanted me to promote a few of his cronies For example, Lao Ai wants his own clans Qi and Han Jie who are his new recruits Empress wants the”
Xiang Shaolong already saw this co Without these implementations, Lao Ai will not dare to rebel in the future
He corow, they cannot accoain Empress’s support, Crown Prince has to bear with this Don’t fret Lu Buwei’s headache is worse than yours!”
Xiao Pan thought about it and laughed: “So is easily solved when they come to you I will follow Master’s advice”
After further discussion, Xiang Shaolong left the palace and went to find Qin Qing
They had only parted shortly but Xiang Shaolong is already here to see her Qin Qing is especially delighted and received him in the inner hall
Since theyso they did not have anyher in the inner hall, they both felt intimacy and so and yet they felt lost too